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$478,500
644 4th Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Sqft
- 2,014
- $/sqft
- $238
- Lot
- 0.436 ac
- Built
- 1922
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12705580
About this home
One of the most iconic and enduring Craftsman - style bungalow kit home sold by Sears Roebuck Company between 1921 - 1940. This 2 story residence centers on 3 Lots of record 143' x 133' (3 Tax Id#'s), the house is positioned on middle lot, 3 car detached garage plus a 1.5 car detached garage sits behind the 3 car garage (both located on north side of home on 2nd lot). 3rd lot (south) is open yard space. City of Des Plaines confirmed ability (builders!) to subdivide into 2 large lots (71' x 133' each) if desire to build 2 new homes. The home was built in early 1920's - 3 car garage was built in 1976. House & Garage roofs replaced (tear-offs) in 2010 and home has 100AMP/Circuit Breakers. Beautiful original natural woodwork, trims, crown molding and hardwood floors throughout main level. Screened front porch welcomes you in to formal living room with wood burning fireplace, large separate dining room, nice kitchen and breakfast area with table space - all these rooms with south exposure overlooking large open yard & flower gardens. Full bathroom and primary bedroom (could also be family room) are located on first floor. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, a half bath and 2 walk-in closets plus access to large attic area off the back portion of 2nd floor (see floor-plan). Basement has good space that includes separate play area, utilities, laundry, workshop area and storage. Floorplans show 2,014 sq ft above grade living space and 1,386 sq ft basement. The Estate is selling the property "as-is".
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $96K
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Term
$2,998/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,440
- Property taxes
- $419
- Home insurance (est.)
- $140
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2024 property taxes | $5,028/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Terrace Elementary School
62
Middle
Chippewa Middle School
62
High school
Maine West High School207
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, listed by Mark Kloss.
Information last updated Jul 24, 2026, 3:26 PM.
644 4th Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Cellar, Exterior Entry, Concrete, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Rooms total
- 9
- Door features
- Panel Door(s)
- Window features
- Screens
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen